The scary truth about snack waste – Canada

Canadians buy nearly $486 million worth of candy for Halloween. Between parties and trick-or-treating, Halloween creates a scary amount of candy and snack packaging waste. Plus, curbside recycling services don’t typically accept snack and candy wrappers, meaning that all of those wrappers will end up haunting landfills and incinerators. However, just because curbside recycling services … Continue reading The scary truth about snack waste – Canada

The scary truth about snack waste

Every year, Americans buy nearly 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. Between parties and trick-or-treating, Halloween creates a scary amount of candy and snack packaging waste. Plus, curbside recycling services don’t typically accept snack and candy wrappers, meaning that all of those wrappers will end up haunting landfills and incinerators. However, just because curbside … Continue reading The scary truth about snack waste

TerraCycle is different from your curbside recycler

While some curbside recycling programs accept everything from plastics #1-7 to e-waste, many municipalities only accept glass, paper, and some rigid plastics. That’s where TerraCycle comes in! At TerraCycle, we aim to provide easy-to-use recycling options to anyone who wants to recycle! So, what is the difference between TerraCycle and your curbside recycling service? Keep … Continue reading TerraCycle is different from your curbside recycler

Make your voice heard! How to reach out to changemakers

As an individual, you have more power to enact change than you might know. Whether you’re voting in an election or voting with your dollar, your actions can make a difference.  While the eco-friendly changes you make in your daily life are important, you can amplify your impact by encouraging your favorite companies or brands … Continue reading Make your voice heard! How to reach out to changemakers